Rodney-class ship of the line
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rodney |
| Operators |  Royal Navy |
| Preceded by | Boyne class |
| Succeeded by | Albion class |
| In service | 28 June 1839 - 1956 |
| Completed | 3 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ship of the line |
| Length |
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| Beam | 54 ft 5 in (16.6 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Armament |
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| Notes | Ships in class include: Rodney, Nile, London |
The Rodney-class ships of the line were a class of 3 two-deck 90-gun second rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir Robert Seppings.
Ships[edit]
- Builder: Pembroke Dockyard
- Ordered:
- Launched: 18 June 1833
- Fate: Broken up, 1882
- Builder: Plymouth Dockyard
- Ordered:
- Launched: 28 June 1839
- Fate: Burnt, 1956
- Builder: Chatham Dockyard
- Ordered:
- Launched: 28 September 1840
- Fate: Sold, 1884
References[edit]
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- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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